Zero-knowledge proof: A mathematical proof that allows one party to prove to another party that they know a certain piece of information without revealing the information itself. It is used in cryptography and secure communication protocols to verify the authenticity of a user or device without exposing sensitive information. Examples of zero-knowledge proofs include the Schnorr signature algorithm and the Fiat-Shamir heuristic.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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